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Radar Imaging Could Be the Key to Monitoring Climate Change

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Moreira’s technology also helps to track the effects of climate change. For his “leadership and innovative concepts in the design, deployment, and utilization of airborne and space-based radar systems,” Moreira is this year’s recipient of the IEEE Dennis J. Picard Medal for Radar Technologies and Applications.

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UN-Habitat and DLR sign a memorandum of understanding on sustainable urban mobility

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They will also further discuss transport solutions and technologies aimed at improving urban mobility under the scope of the New Urban Agenda adopted adopted during Habitat III in Quito in October 2016. UN-Habitat and DLR will deliver their complementary expertise in these fields.

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DOE seeking input on H2@scale: hydrogen as centerpiece of future energy system; 50% reduction in energy GHGs by 2050

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Preliminary analysis performed by the national laboratories on the H2@Scale concept indicated that nearly a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is possible by 2050 via such large-scale hydrogen production and use. Source: DOE workshop April 2016. The RFI seeks input on six specific areas: Concept of H2@Scale.

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Continental reports successful testing of diesel blends with 15% OME synthetic fuel

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Germany launched a 3-year study of oxymethylene ethers (OME) as clean diesel fuels in 2016 ( earlier post ) and. Our objective is to create a transition phase in which normal driving does not contribute to climate change. 2016) “Oxymethylene ether (OME1) as a synthetic low-emission fuel for DI diesel engines.”

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Etihad Airways flies first flight using fuel made in the UAE from plants grown in saltwater

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The SBRC partners have been working together to prove the concept of a comprehensive value chain that is centered around the Seawater Energy and Agriculture System (SEAS). —Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. The UAE is proud to be a pioneer in this domain.

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USDOT launches Smart City Challenge; up to $40M award from DOT, $10M from Vulcan

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The USDOT kicked off its Smart City Challenge by inviting cities to submit a high-level description of their vision of a Smart City by 4 February 2016, consistent with the Notice of Funding Opportunity. We hope that together we can spur change by demonstrating what is possible through replicable models. Additionally, Paul G.

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NASA testing new boundary layer ingesting (BLI) propulsor; 4-8% fuel burn savings over current advanced engines

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MIT and NASA engineers earlier proposed the D8 Series as one future aircraft design concept that uses boundary layer ingestion. Source: Hall (2016). Hall (2016) “ Boundary Layer Ingestion Propulsion – Benefit, Challenges, and Opportunities ” 5 th UTIAS International Workshop on Aviation and Climate Change.

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